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What is a peplum on a dress?
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A peplum on a dress is a pleated, short and gathered fabric strip or frill of cloth, which is attached at the waist of the dress. Peplum dresses are considered very trendy and fashionable. On 1stDibs, shop vintage and designer peplum dresses from top fashion boutiques around the world.
1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
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Alexander McQueen Black & Cream Strapless Peplum Dress
By Alexander McQueen
Located in New York, NY
Product Details: Black and cream strapless peplum dress by Alexander McQueen. Sweetheart neckline
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21st Century and Contemporary British Mini Dresses
$560 Sale Price
20% Off
Emilio Pucci Pink Peplum Dress
By Emilio Pucci
Located in Paris, FR
Emilio Pucci pink peplum dress featuring a lace yoke extending to the long sleeves, a stretch
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2010s Italian Cocktail Dresses
ALEXANDER MCQUEEN white RIBBED & OPEN KNIT PEPLUM Dress S
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Zürich, CH
Alexander McQueen ribbed and open knit peplum dress in cream polyamide (43%), cotton (37%), viscose
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Cocktail Dresses
Christian Dior Gray Lightweight Wool Avant Garde Peplum Dress
By Christian Dior
Located in Woodland Hills, CA
Christian Dior Gray Lightweight Wool Avant Garde Peplum Dress
Gray/Grey
Round neckline
Short
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Evening Dresses
Paule Ka "Peplum" dress
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
PAULE KA - Guipure and silk satin dress in blue and taupe tones. Size 38. Fall-Winter 2000
Category
Early 2000s Tunics and Wrap Dresses
$1,130
Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche 1980s Vintage Black Strapless Peplum Dress
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in San Diego, CA
strapless peplum dress! Features luxurious silk and linen blend that holds a nice shape when worn. Hidden
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